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Acer Nitro 5 (2022): 17.3" IPS 144Hz, Ryzen 7 6800H, RTX 3050 Ti (95W), 16GB DDR5, 512GB SSD $799.99

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SPECS:
  • 17.3" FHD (1920 x 1080) 16:9, 144Hz 3ms, 300-nits, 72% NTSC, Anti-glare, IPS Display with AMD FreeSync Premium Technology
  • AMD Ryzen 7 6800H (3.20 GHz) Octa-core (8 Core) Processor
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti (95 W) Laptop GPU 4 GB GDDR6
  • 16GB DDR5-4800MHz RAM
  • 512GB NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD
  • Wi-Fi 6E + BT 5.2
  • HD Webcam (1280 x 720) with Blue Glass supporting 720p HD Video
  • Red Backlit Keyboard
  • Two Built-in Stereo Speakers
  • 4-cell, Lithium-ion 90WHr Battery
  • 6.61 lbs.
  • Model: AN517-42-R6BL
  • Ports:
    • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (One Featuring Power-off Charging)
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C
    • 1x HDMI 2.1 Port with HDCP
    • 1x RJ-45 (1Gbps)
    • 1x Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack

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$799.99 $1149.99

SPECS:
  • 17.3" FHD (1920 x 1080) 16:9, 144Hz 3ms, 300-nits, 72% NTSC, Anti-glare, IPS Display with AMD FreeSync Premium Technology
  • AMD Ryzen 7 6800H (3.20 GHz) Octa-core (8 Core) Processor
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti (95 W) Laptop GPU 4 GB GDDR6
  • 16GB DDR5-4800MHz RAM
  • 512GB NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD
  • Wi-Fi 6E + BT 5.2
  • HD Webcam (1280 x 720) with Blue Glass supporting 720p HD Video
  • Red Backlit Keyboard
  • Two Built-in Stereo Speakers
  • 4-cell, Lithium-ion 90WHr Battery
  • 6.61 lbs.
  • Model: AN517-42-R6BL
  • Ports:
    • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (One Featuring Power-off Charging)
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C
    • 1x HDMI 2.1 Port with HDCP
    • 1x RJ-45 (1Gbps)
    • 1x Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack

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Nov 21, 2022 03:18 PM
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EverymanalionNov 21, 2022 03:18 PM
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Getting closer deal wise.....
Nov 21, 2022 03:51 PM
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BozanimalNov 21, 2022 03:51 PM
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Seems like a good price, but is is any better than most laptops available at this pricepoint, such as this MSI Katana GF66 [microcenter.com] or this HP Victus [microcenter.com]? Trying to gauge how "Slick" is this deal.
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Broncogirl89Nov 21, 2022 03:51 PM
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Waiting for more experienced input. I desperately need a new laptop at a great deal...slickdeal!
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Quote from Bozanimal :
Seems like a good price, but is is any better than most laptops available at this pricepoint, such as this MSI Katana GF66 [microcenter.com] or this HP Victus [microcenter.com]? Trying to gauge how "Slick" is this deal.
You can't really compare them to begin with, since both of them are 15.6" and this is 17"..

Even if you put that aside, Nitro 5 is much better as far as screen and GPU is concerned. It has a 300-nits close to 100% sRGB screen whereas the ones you mentioned have 250-nits 45% NTSC. The GPU on the Nitro 5 is also full wattage, i.e., 95W, whereas on both, the GP66 and Victus, it's lower than that.
Last edited by Dr.Wajahat November 21, 2022 at 08:30 AM.
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Nov 21, 2022 04:37 PM
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SupaDJNov 21, 2022 04:37 PM
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Is the RAM upgradable?
Nov 21, 2022 04:41 PM
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EverymanalionNov 21, 2022 04:41 PM
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Is this an actual IPS or "IPS Level/Like" screen?

I am REALLY leaning toward getting this.. checks most boxes for me.

I know this could run rdr2 and witcher 3 at high level but can this run god of war at high settings?>
Last edited by Everymanalion November 21, 2022 at 08:53 AM.
Nov 21, 2022 05:41 PM
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criminalchungusNov 21, 2022 05:41 PM
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Quote from Everymanalion :
Is this an actual IPS or "IPS Level/Like" screen?

I am REALLY leaning toward getting this.. checks most boxes for me.

I know this could run rdr2 and witcher 3 at high level but can this run god of war at high settings?>
a 3050ti will struggle with god of war high settings. it'd run more on like low/medium at 60fps

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Nov 21, 2022 06:29 PM
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letsrockNov 21, 2022 06:29 PM
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From Newegg: "NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop GPU 4 GB GDDR6"

Is DDR6 memory even out in the wild yet?
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Nov 21, 2022 07:29 PM
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idiggplantsNov 21, 2022 07:29 PM
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damnit. 50 usb-a ports, and one very underwhelming ucb-c. so pointless.
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idiggplantsNov 21, 2022 07:34 PM
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Quote from Dr.Wajahat :
You can't really compare them to begin with, since both of them are 15.6" and this is 17"..

Even if you put that aside, Nitro 5 is much better as far as screen and GPU is concerned. It has a 300-nits close to 100% sRGB screen whereas the ones you mentioned have 250-nits 45% NTSC. The GPU on the Nitro 5 is also full wattage, i.e., 95W, whereas on both, the GP66 and Victus, it's lower than that.
thoughts on these offerings?

https://www.newegg.com/natural-si...6834273755

or

https://www.hp.com/us-en/shop/pdp...#techSpecs

i really need a 17" screen and thunderbolt or some other good way to run dual external monitors. most of my uses are remote work, with very minimal gaming. i mean.. fallout 4, but everything turned wayyyy down.

was even thinking this one would do it with displayport 1.2.

https://www.newegg.com/arctic-gre...000E-11S88
Last edited by idiggplants November 21, 2022 at 11:38 AM.
Nov 21, 2022 07:47 PM
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EverymanalionNov 21, 2022 07:47 PM
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Newegg has the same laptop with a 3060/12th gen i5 with 15.6 for $50 more, worth it?

https://www.newegg.com/obsidian-b...6834360214
Nov 21, 2022 07:55 PM
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hollowpocketsNov 21, 2022 07:55 PM
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Quote from idiggplants :
thoughts on these offerings?

https://www.newegg.com/natural-si...6834273755

or

https://www.hp.com/us-en/shop/pdp...#techSpecs

i really need a 17" screen and thunderbolt or some other good way to run dual external monitors. most of my uses are remote work, with very minimal gaming. i mean.. fallout 4, but everything turned wayyyy down.

was even thinking this one would do it with displayport 1.2.

https://www.newegg.com/arctic-gre...000E-11S88
Can't you get a usbc adapter for the second monitor?

My laptop running windows 8.0 laptop can run dual displays, one on VGA and one through usbc with an HDMI 7 in 1 port adapter.
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BozanimalNov 21, 2022 08:05 PM
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Quote from Dr.Wajahat :
You can't really compare them to begin with, since both of them are 15.6" and this is 17"..

Even if you put that aside, Nitro 5 is much better as far as screen and GPU is concerned. It has a 300-nits close to 100% sRGB screen whereas the ones you mentioned have 250-nits 45% NTSC. The GPU on the Nitro 5 is also full wattage, i.e., 95W, whereas on both, the GP66 and Victus, it's lower than that.
I appreciate the thoughtful feedback!
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idiggplantsNov 21, 2022 08:06 PM
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Quote from hollowpockets :
Can't you get a usbc adapter for the second monitor?

My laptop running windows 8.0 laptop can run dual displays, one on VGA and one through usbc with an HDMI 7 in 1 port adapter.
honestly, i dont know. so many people have told me that the usb-c either has to be thunderbolt spec'd or display port 1.2/1.4 spec'd. this acer is neither. it seems like every time i bring this up, i get a different answer.

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GDDR6 has been in video cards for ages... refers to video RAM not system RAM
Quote from letsrock :
From Newegg: "NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop GPU 4 GB GDDR6"

Is DDR6 memory even out in the wild yet?

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